Dear neighbors: The first few weeks of session have been eventful. As we approach the first major deadline, when legislation has to move out of policy committees, I wanted to share the progress of several bills I’m prime sponsoring. Many ...
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Dear neighbors, Do you know a young person who wants to learn more about what goes on in their state government? The Washington State Senate has one of the best page programs in the country, and applications for 2024 are ...
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Dear neighbors, Now that the 2023 legislative session has concluded, I would like to update you on the what the Legislature did to put people first this year. We passed significant legislation to strengthen an economy that works for all, ...
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Dear neighbors, Do you have questions about what the Legislature is doing about the economy, housing, the environment, or education this year? You’re invited to join your 1st District lawmakers for an in-person town hall at 1 p.m. on Sunday, ...
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Dear neighbors, We’re nearly halfway through the 2022 legislative session, and my seatmates and I want to hear from you. Please join all three lawmakers from the 1st District—Rep. Shelley Kloba, Rep. Davina Duerr and me—for a town hall meeting ...
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Dear neighbors, If you’re getting this e-newsletter for the first time, welcome! I’m Derek Stanford, your state senator from the 1st Legislative District. I send these email updates a few times during the legislative session and periodically when we’re out ...
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Dear neighbors, Together with the vast majority of Americans, I condemn the hateful violence and intimidation we saw this week in our nation’s capital and in our state capital. I am appalled that so many prominent Republicans, including the president, ...
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Because of election year restrictions, I will be unable to update my website or send e-mail updates beginning May 11. However, my office will remain open, so if you need to contact me or my staff, please contact my office ...
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April 17, 2020 Effective today, the Department of Social and Health Services’ Economic Services Administration (ESA) received approval to begin administering a Disaster Cash Assistance Program (DCAP) in response to the Governor’s declaration of a statewide emergency related to COVID-19.
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Dear neighbors, The good news is Washingtonians are doing a great job at following the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, and the curve is beginning to flatten. We have to keep up the good work and continue to stay ...
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